Fort Lauderdale High School vs Sunrise Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Lauderdale High School
Fort Lauderdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,260 students
Sunrise Middle School
Fort Lauderdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,141 students
| Measure | Fort Lauderdale High School Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Sunrise Middle School Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 576 | #242 of 563 |
| National rank | #5217 of 16,910 | #5531 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,260 | 1,141 |
| Enrollment | 2,260 | 1,141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 57% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Lauderdale High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 59.8).
- •Fort Lauderdale High School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Fort Lauderdale High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Fort Lauderdale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 46.4%).
- •Sunrise Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 24.6).
- •Fort Lauderdale High School is the larger school with 2,260 students compared with 1,141.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale High School better than Sunrise Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Lauderdale High School ranks higher (62.2 vs 59.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fort Lauderdale High School and Sunrise Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Lauderdale High School: 2,260. Sunrise Middle School: 1,141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Lauderdale High School and Sunrise Middle School rank in Florida?
Fort Lauderdale High School is 159th of 576 and Sunrise Middle School is 242nd of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).